Hannah Mason Technical Editor

Additive Manufacturing 18 Nov 2019

Arkema inaugurates Global Center of Excellence for 3D Printing in Normandy

The center is dedicated to additive manufacturing based on high-performance polymers, specifically powder bed fusion.

Carbon Fibers 15 Nov 2019

Vectorply carbon fiber utilized in Corvette bumper beam

Vectorply’s noncrimp carbon fiber fabrics and software were used in the development of the pultruded carbon fiber bumper beam for the 2020 Corvette Stingray.

Glass Fibers 15 Nov 2019

Composite pole and fire shield successfully endure forest fire tests

The test was part of an initiative by RS Technologies Inc. to develop new test methods for fiber-reinforced utility poles.

Consumer 15 Nov 2019

Chomarat carbon fiber reinforcement used in Arcona cruiser-racers

Chomarat’s C-PLY noncrimp fabrics were used for the hulls and decks of Arcona Yachts’ latest models, Arcona 435 and 465.

Hi-Temp Resins 15 Nov 2019

Toray structural resin system developed for high-end motorsports

The Toray TC346 prepreg resin system is said to have the highest combined Tg and high-temperature mechanical property retention available for the market.

Carbon Fibers 14 Nov 2019

Bindatex adds tape slitting line, doubling capacity

The precision slitting company's new line increases capacity for unidirectional (UD) tapes, prepreg and composite materials to widths of 3.175 millimeters.

Defense 14 Nov 2019

Kanfit Ltd. partners with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

The Israeli defense contractor has acquired a 50% stake in Kanfit Ltd.

Sustainability 13 Nov 2019

Teijin Aramid begins second phase of production capacity expansion

The manufacturer of Twaron aramid fiber aims to meet market demands and reinforce its position as a leader of sustainable solutions.

Defense 13 Nov 2019

Airbus naval unmanned aerial vehicle prototype performs first flight

The next step for the VSR700 unmanned aerial system prototype is free flight testing, moving toward performance trials with the French Navy in 2021.

Out of Autoclave 13 Nov 2019

ACMA releases updated UEF Standard for composite manufacturing processes

Among its updates, the 2019 UEF Standard includes improved tools for estimating emissions of styrene, methylstyrene and more during open molding processes.